- #1 Starfighter Neon
97% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2017
Dev: MadeOfDinosaurs
Windows · Mac
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Twin Stick Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 6.8%
- #2 Danmaku Unlimited 4 WYVER ULTRA
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doragon Entertainment
Windows
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 8%, Local Co-Op 7.9%, Shooter 6.6%
- #3 Spinner Invaders
96% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2021
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Difficult 7.5%, Arcade 7.5%
- #4 Vortex Attack: ボルテックスアタック
95% matchVery Positive82% of 103 reviews2015
Dev: KaleidoGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16%, Twin Stick Shooter 7.8%, Difficult 7.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%
- #5 Astro Fighters
94% matchPositive94% of 31 reviews2025
Dev: Paul Connor
Windows
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Top-Down 5.8%
- #6 Cell #31
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lasse Malmberg
Windows
Cell #31 is a fast-paced and intense twin-stick shooter where you play as a cell fighting to survive an ever-increasing barrage of bullets and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 7.8%, Difficult 7%
- #7 Eigengrau
93% matchVery Positive100% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: Martin Mauersics
Windows · Mac · Linux
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 8.5%, Score Attack 8.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 7.7%
- #8 Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
91% matchVery Positive97% of 373 reviews2021
Dev: YOTSUBANEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Local Co-Op 7.7%, Shooter 7.6%
- #9 Wish Project
92% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2016
Dev: Andrew Willman
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Action 10.1%, Shooter 7.5%
- #10 ULTRA CORE DIVE
90% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2025
Dev: AslaekrPub: Tuupa Records Ltd.
Windows
SHOOT AND DODGE your way through the underground arenas in this Dark Chaotic Arcade Twinstick Shooter! Don't get consumed by the noise!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 8.1%
- #11 WOLFLAME
91% matchVery Positive86% of 119 reviews2016
Dev: ASTRO PORTPub: Henteko Doujin
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 6%
- #12 OBLITACRATER
88% matchPositive81% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: Strangely Named
Windows
Dive into an action-packed shoot 'em up where every drop onto the planet is a high-stakes gamble. Fight through endless waves of increasingly deadly alien monsters while collecting powerful upgrades to aid you in battle. You can escape at any time, but beware — death resets your score to zero!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.1%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
- #13 Enemy Mind
89% matchVery Positive85% of 798 reviews2014
Dev: Schell Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Local Co-Op 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
- #14 Spinner Invaders 2: A Mad Revenge
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wobi Games
Windows
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12%, Arcade 10.2%
- #15 Sky Force Reloaded
87% matchVery Positive93% of 2,709 reviews2017
Dev: Infinite Dreams
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%
- #16 Undercroft Warriors
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 519 reviews2024
Dev: Fuzzy
Windows
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.9%, Difficult 7.7%, Arcade 7.4%
- #17 XIIZEAL
85% matchVery Positive87% of 67 reviews2015
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Difficult 7.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 7.7%
- #18 Warding Witches
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SonorodePub: Headup
Windows · Linux
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Arcade 12%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Local Multiplayer 5.9%
- #19 Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
84% matchVery Positive90% of 1,591 reviews2014
Dev: Lucid GamesPub: Sierra
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6.8%
- #20 Revolution Ace
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,886 reviews2014
Dev: Laser Guided Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Arcade 7.1%, Shooter 7.1%
- #21 Enfora Star
83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Haapa Games
Windows · Linux
Enfora Star station is being overrun! Pilot your spacecraft and deploy defenses to survive droid swarms - but every purchase costs precious score points. Will you risk everything for maximum points or play it safe? Master the ultimate arcade challenge!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Difficult 7.2%, Score Attack 6.9%
- #22 Atomic Guardians
82% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
Dev: Mosh Jason Games
Windows
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Local Co-Op 6.1%
- #23 Marimoth
82% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2021
Dev: Nether Lamp
Windows
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 8%, Score Attack 7.8%
- #24 The Battle of Aurinoxia
79% matchPositive73% of 15 reviews2026
Dev: N11 Games Division
Windows
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 6.4%
- #25 Nova Wing II
81% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2018
Dev: Sub Orbital Software
Windows
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Co-Op 8.4%
- #26 Syder Arcade
79% matchVery Positive84% of 694 reviews2013
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 7.6%, Action 6%
- #27 BLASTER MAYHEM
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stormduck
Windows
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Score Attack 10.7%, Action 6.1%
- #28 Batsugun
76% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Arcade 9.6%, Difficult 9.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%
- #29 Gamma Blast
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2018
Dev: Ilias GiouroukisPub:
Windows · Linux
Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Indie 10.6%
- #30 Really Big Sky
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,891 reviews2012
Dev: Boss BaddiePub: Ripstone
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 13%, Indie 10.6%, Action 8%
- #31 Nova Swarm
75% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Tiny Foundry
Windows
Pick a ship, dive into readable bullet chaos, take down huge angry bosses, grab the bonus core you probably should have left alone, and chase one cleaner run in Nova Swarm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 23%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 6.7%
- #32 Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo
77% matchVery Positive84% of 612 reviews2015
Dev: SynsetPub: New Blood Interactive
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 8.6%, Action 6.6%
- #33 The Core Message
81% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: Freedom Software
Windows
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 9.4%, Space 7.2%
- #34 COLORNOVA
74% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Malachite Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%, Local Co-Op 9%
- #35 Cybxus Heart
77% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2020
Dev: TheDreikPub: Phoenix Reborn Games
Windows
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 8%
- #36 Super Mega Space Blaster Special Turbo
76% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Bare Knuckle Development
Windows · Mac · Linux
The definitive 'Turbo Edition' of the easy to play hard to master space blaster. Bringing more game modes, ships, challenges, upgradable power-ups and frantic retro space blasting fun than ever before. Alone or in co-op you’ll keep coming back to unlock ships, upgrade weapons and beat your high-score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.8%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
- #37 Feeble Light
75% matchPositive80% of 10 reviews2023
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 6.8%
- #38 The Art Of Flight
73% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: Et Al GamesPub: Page To Pixel Publishing LLC
Windows
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Difficult 7.6%
- #39 Steel Alcimus
74% matchPositive86% of 43 reviews2018
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.8%
- #40 Suicide Runners
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: JTW
Windows
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 9.2%, Retro 8.7%
- #41 .Decluster & .Decluster Zero
71% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Masayuki Ito
Windows
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 6.5%
- #42 Ultratron
71% matchVery Positive88% of 696 reviews2013
Dev: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 9.4%
- #43 Rebound Hell
70% matchNo user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: mrtsGAMES
Windows
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%
- #44 Storm Mined
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hémisphère gauche
Windows · Linux
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.5%
- #45 Warcat Parade
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Hefka Games
Windows · Linux
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 6.9%
- #46 Heliocide
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HorrorScope
Windows
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Local Co-Op 8%
- #47 Son of Scoregasm
71% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2017
Dev: R C KnightPub: Charlie's Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Blast your way through 28 varied levels full of enemies, traps, lasers and bosses in this explosive Twin Stick Shmup! Test your skills, find new paths, master the score mechanics and become bullet hell. Tight score attack play, fast combat and online Leaderboards leave you needing just one more go!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 7.5%
- #48 Death Carnival
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Furyion Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Get ready for Death Carnival. Intense Top-Down Shooter with multi-elevation combat. Easy to start, thrilling to watch. Over a dozen characters with unique attacks and story. Adrenaline-fueled combat in singleplayer, online co-op, or competitive PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Twin Stick Shooter 15.4%, Local Multiplayer 12.3%, Action 9%
- #49 Golden Hornet
69% matchVery Positive93% of 179 reviews2017
Dev: Hijong ParkPub: PsychoFlux Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Difficult 8.4%
- #50 Crome: Before Purgatory
69% matchVery Positive88% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Stumphead Games LLC
Windows · Mac
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 9.3%
- #51 Syder Reloaded
66% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Evil
Windows
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 7.3%
- #52 Orbital Overdrive
66% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2026
Dev: Horsefly GamesPub: Coyote Time Publishing
Windows
A roguelite twin-stick arena shooter where your score IS your currency. Blast through enemy waves, then spend your hard-earned points on weapons and upgrades, or bank them as XP to power up permanently. Hundreds of builds. One more run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Twin Stick Shooter 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
- #53 Defender's Squad: The Last Ride
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: JMC
Windows · Linux
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Score Attack 9.4%
- #54 PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Chain Damage Games
Windows
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 5.6%
- #55 Space Invaders Extreme
67% matchVery Positive87% of 267 reviews2018
Dev: TAITO CORP.Pub: KOMODO
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8%, Difficult 7.8%
- #56 Void Gore
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2024
Dev: Panda Indie StudioPub: Eastasiasoft Limited
Windows
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Score Attack 13.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%
- #57 ASSAULT SHELL
67% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Team Overloaded
Windows
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Top-Down 6.3%
- #58 TRIZEAL Remix
68% matchPositive81% of 37 reviews2016
Dev: TRIANGLE SERVICEPub: KOMODO
Windows
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Difficult 8.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 8.2%
- #59 Shmup!
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Conti Games
Windows · Mac
Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 6.1%, Difficult 6%